Lenten Readings: Luke 11

Lenten Readings: The two-year Bible reading plan puts the Gospel accounts of Luke and John right between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Whether you're doing the reading plan or not, you can follow along on the blog and read daily meditations based on the accounts of Jesus, whose life and death we remember and cherish during this season of Lent. Check back every day starting on February 14 and until Easter Saturday.

Sunday, February 25, 2018
READ Luke 11
MEDITATE on Luke 11:13, "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" What words would you use to describe your relationship with God?

REFLECT
This chapter ends with judgment and woe, but it begins with the Lord's prayer. The question that lies between the two is what is actually in the heart of man? Is there light or is there selfishness? The Pharisees and lawyers stand as examples of superficial, selfish religiosity bearing rotten fruit in people's lives. They were more concerned about keeping certain rules that benefited them rather than on the law of love that sent Christ to us.

The cure for such things? Letting the Spirit of Christ dwell within and lead us. He will administer the love and gracious provisions of our good Father even in our daily bread. Trust in God the Holy Spirit to lead us where He wants us to go.

PRAY

Give thanks for a restored relationship with our Heavenly Father, through the sacrifice of the Son. Pray for a deeper awareness of the Spirit and humble reliance upon His leading.